Research Assistant - Waste Production and Management by Beverage Companies in the Okanagan

Research Assistant - Waste Production and Management by Beverage Companies in the Okanagan

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Competition Details

Position Number: P02527
Position Title: Research Assistant - Waste Production and Management by Beverage Companies in the Okanagan
Supervisor: Kathy Bockhold
Location: Kelowna
Other Flexible Work Options: Any Okanagan College Location

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #3 – Research Projects, and under the direct supervision of the College Professor, the Research Assistant assists and supports the supervisor with research-related activities pertaining to the professor’s professional background and within the supervisor’s research areas of interest and expertise.

Functions and Duties

The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:

1. Assists with research for educational purposes.
2. Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research.
3. Assists in researching information for grants, research grants, and research papers.
4. Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
5. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
6. Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated such as events, interviews, reading articles, listening to speakers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Functions

The research project involves:

• Developing a list of companies in the Okanagan that are in the beverage industry - Contacting companies to collect data regarding beverage and waste production.
• Conducting interviews and collecting and tabulating data.
• Conducting a literature review.

Education and Experience

Students with a minimum of one-year post-secondary education in the specified educational program listed below. Prior work experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.
• Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners.
• Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activities.

Position Specific Education and Experience

• Knowledge of researching literature and completing a literature review on specified topics.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Computer skills are considered an asset.

Desired Start Date

01/02/2025

Position End Date

05/30/2025

Schedule

Hourly Rate: 17.88
Appointment Type: Support Non-Regular Student

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number: S000296
Open Date: 12/09/2024
Posting Close Date: 12/23/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Inclusion Statement: Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents